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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 1d

Last week, trainee Solicitors from @arthurcoxlaw.bsky.social joined us to deliver a Know Your Rights talk in Donaghmede Library on ‘The Importance of Making a Will’.

A big thank you to Robert and Grace for delivering this talk with us and to Dublin City Council for facilitating.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 1d

Last week, CLM co-delivered a 'Know your Rights' session on Consent, Sex and the Law to transition year students at Mercy College Coolock with Caitriona Freir, Education Manager at the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

A big thank you to Caitriona for help and commitment with this lesson.

Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 2d

There is still time to register!

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 9d

On 16 October at 12pm join our webinar to learn how you can own your environmental rights.

Speakers Katlyne Armstrong, Sunni Bean, Dr Tom Ryan and Georgina Johnston will discuss the steps you can take if you believe your environmental rights are being violated.

Register: tinyurl.com/2wx786bj

Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 7d

We bring you regular updates from our Centre for Environmental Justice newsletter, which dive into our latest insights.

To sign up to our CEJ newsletter, visit:

tinyurl.com/3tmchp7c

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 9d

On 16 October at 12pm join our webinar to learn how you can own your environmental rights.

Speakers Katlyne Armstrong, Sunni Bean, Dr Tom Ryan and Georgina Johnston will discuss the steps you can take if you believe your environmental rights are being violated.

Register: tinyurl.com/2wx786bj

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LORRAINE LALLY @lorrainelally.bsky.social · 13d

Galway at the heart of our discussions at the Plenary with the Galway City Community Network
We considered the right to water.
We know Galway is struggling with a lack of a comprehensive plan for waste management.
I was thinking of the gang in @clmirl.bsky.social supporting community groups

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 21d

We’ll be joining @foeireland.bsky.social at their “Energy for Who?” protest outside Dáil Eireann on 30th September.

It’s time to say that enough is enough.

It's time to make our voices heard.

It’s time stop more homes falling into energy poverty this winter.

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Together, let’s demand that the Government put people before polluters & communities before big corporations

Join us and make your voice heard

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 23d

“As Aoife and her team look to the future, the mission remains the same as it was in 1975, to empower people, protect rights and build stronger communities in Wicklow and beyond.”

www.independent.ie/regionals/wi...

Organisation offering free legal and mediation services marks 20 years serving Wicklow

Community Law and Mediation (CLM) has been providing free legal and mediation services to Wicklow for two decades, and the county continues to play a central role in the charity’s work. In 2024, CLM d...

www.independent.ie

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 26d

This year, we celebrated our 50th anniverary with a commemorative video that celebrates its achievements past and present.

Featuring testimony from staff, board members, volunteers, and clients, the video celebrates 50 years of CLM, while also looking forward to the future at the work to come.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 27d

Read our latest FAQ guide on how to appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office:

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Need legal advice or support? Call us at 01 847 7804 - we’re here to help.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Aug 11

We bring you regular updates from our Centre for Environmental Justice newsletter, which dive into our latest insights.

To sign up to our CEJ newsletter, visit:

tinyurl.com/3tmchp7c

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Sep 3

Under the revised EU EPB Directive, the Government is required to submit a plan before the end of 2025 detailing how it will decarbonise our building stock to meet climate goals.

This provides an opportunity to increase the equitable delivery of warm and affordable homes.

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Centering Housing in Climate Action: the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Sep 3

To centre housing justice in climate action, the CEJ calls on the Gov to ensure the plan supports those most at risk of energy poverty and includes tenant safeguards such as rent supports and caps.

To learn more about the EPB Directive, check out our recent webinar recording:

tinyurl.com/2rnx2zd3

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Sep 2

The commission must ensure that public participation is meaningful and that Europe’s climate and biodiversity ambitions are not weakened under the guise of “simplification.”

Read the Centre for Environmental Justice’s full response to the EU's call for evidence:

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Sep 2

Without specifying which laws are subject to amendment or assessing the legal, social, economic, and environmental impacts, the process of simplifying environmental legislation risks undermining democratic participation rights under the Aarhus Convention.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Sep 1

Last week, we were delighted to visit our friends at Galway Traveller Movement where we held a training session on Housing Supports and the Law.

The training was part of our Access to Justice for Travellers project, generously funded by St Stephen’s Green Trust.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Aug 28

Congratulations to our friends at @nearfm.ie on 30 years of community broadcasting!

A vital platform for diverse voices and creativity at the heart of our community.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Aug 27

NEW SPEAKERS ADDED:

Join CLM’s Centre for Environmental Justice on Tuesday, September 2nd from 12–1pm for Centering Housing in Climate Action: the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Aug 26

Is your Council Home up to Standard?
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This checklist is based on the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2019. You can use this checklist to identify whether your home meets the minimum standards in key areas like heating, sanitation, ventilation, and fire safety.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Aug 26

Is your Council Home up to Standard?
tinyurl.com/7jvn9kmt

This checklist is based on the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2019. You can use this checklist to identify whether your home meets the minimum standards in key areas like heating, sanitation, ventilation, and fire safety.

Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Aug 21

Does your council home have issues like damp, mould or serious disrepair?

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Check out our template letter of complaint and other resources to help you clearly explain the problem, refer to your legal rights, and request urgent repairs.
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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Aug 21

Did you know?

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All tenants of social housing have the right to adequate housing under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and European Social Charter.

Check out our full guide, as well as the other resources via our website.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Aug 21

All tenants of local authority provided housing (council housing) have the right to live in a safe, healthy home.

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Check out our recently published resources on housing rights/minimum standards clearly explain your housing rights as a tenant of a local authority.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Aug 19

At CLM, we want to help people enforce their rights when accessing goods and services.

If you or someone you know needs free legal advice, call our free Legal Advice Clinic.

Contact us on 01 847 7804/ 061 536 100 or visit our website to book an appointment.

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · Aug 19

At CLM, we want to help people enforce their rights when accessing goods and services.

If you or someone you know needs free legal advice, call our free Legal Advice Clinic.

Contact us on 01 847 7804/ 061 536 100 or visit our website.